It was a very nice day with pleasant temperatures and light wind that saw several members of the Western Oregon Control Line Flyers gather for flying and socializing at the former Bill Riegel Model Air Park.

Although the field is no longer officially a model plane venue, the airport manager has allowed local modelers to utilize the facility on an informal basis while the paved circle still exists. And that may not be much longer — although no actual schedule has been made, the circle will supposedly be demolished by later summer.

WOLF members attending the session were: Craig Bartlett, Mark Crouse, Jim Corbett, Don Dotter, Jerry Eichten, Mike Hazel and Gary Weems. Bruce Tunberg from McMinnville also showed up as did Northwest Fireballs Sam Baird and Doug Powers.

The usual variety of stunt and sport planes were flown. Jerry surprised everyone when he did an inverted crash landing with his 25-year old Buccaneer stunt ship. He said that the wrong control handle was used or something like that.

Perhaps another session will be put together before the pavement disappears.

Jerry Eichten and the Buccaneer after the "oops." Mike Hazel photo.